Cultural Triangle

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Best hotels in Cultural Triangle

Explore 11 handpicked hotels in Cultural Triangle

Water Garden Sigiriya

Sigiriya

30 Rooms

From $320 per person/night

A real (re)treat in the middle of Sri Lanka's Cultural Triangle.

One stroll across the patchwork of lotus ponds and tree-lined walkways sets the scene for the restful days that are sure to follow. Inspired by the 2000-year-old water garden atop Sigiriya Rock, the resort's villas are set on stilts overlooking curving waterways, which you can explore by boat. Designed by the protégé of Sri Lanka's most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa, the resort's interiors are cool and polished. Sip on a cocktail as peacocks colour the landscape and cormorants dive for fish, with views of the eye-catching rock fortress in the distance. The Water Garden may be blissfully off-the-beaten-track but it's close to Sigiriya's historic temples and wild reserves.

Ulagalla Resort

Anuradhapura

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20 Rooms

From $310 per person/night

Fab villas and fields of green as far as the eye can see - what's not to love?

Over 50 acres of well-kept gardens and water-logged rice fields hide a 150-year-old mansion at their centre and just outside, you'll find the UNESCO-honoured city of Anuradhapura - a collection of ancient ruins and palaces. Ulagalla feels like a village in itself where you can trundle between activities in a buggy and enjoy an authentic meal in the threshing ground of a rice field. The resort combines rural charm and polished facilities with finesse - the villas are rather stylish! Days at Ulagalla unfold with ease with bike rides to the village, kayaking across the lake and flying kites - one of the most Sri Lankan things you could do.

Jetwing Vil Uyana

Sigiriya

36 Rooms

From $360 per person/night

Bound in natural beauty, Vil Uyana is a master of conservation and culture.

Sigiriya is a land where Sri Lanka's empires once rose and ruled - marked by giant Buddha statues, sprawling wildlife parks and the ruins of ancient cities. Set on a private reserve in this fascinating part of the island, Vil Uyana is the epitome of rural Sri Lanka. With a name meaning 'water garden', the resort was constructed in the marshy footprint of erstwhile rice fields and its collection of dwellings are crafted from traditional, eco-friendly materials. A love of nature is at the core of Vil Uyana with its own conservation area to protect the slender grey loris and Sri Lanka's small cats.

Heritance Kandalama

Sigiriya

From $130 per person/night

A Bawa masterpiece carved into the jungle, where architecture worships nature.

Designed by the legendary Geoffrey Bawa and completed in 1994, this kilometre-long hotel is tropical modernism at its finest. The architectural triumph seems to grow straight out of the rock face it clings to, the infinity pool seemingly merging with Kandalama Lake beyond... Set within 211 acres of protected forest at the heart of the Cultural Triangle, monkeys swing past your bathroom window and you're perfectly positioned between five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Sigiriya Rock that looms magnificently in the distance.

Lake Lodge Kandalama - Boutique Hotel

Sigiriya

12 Rooms

Located in the Dambulla area of Sri Lanka, Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel offers guests a comfortable stay with captivating views of the Kandalama Reservoir. Immerse yourself in the tranquil environment by taking a stroll around the property or taking a dip in the swimming pool. You can also explore the nearby cultural sites during your stay at the hotel.

Aliya Resort & Spa

Sigiriya

From $80 per person/night

Aliya Resort & Spa is a tranquil space where you can relax in contemporary accommodation inspired by Sri Lanka’s rich heritage. With unique experiences, delicious food, and the infinity pool with unobstructed views of Sigiriya, hotels like ours aim to bring you an experience that’s quintessentially Sri Lankan.

Lake Lodge Boutique Hotel

Sigiriya

12 Rooms

Lake Lodge is a small and exclusive 12-room hotel in the little village of Kandalama, in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle. The village is dispersed around a 3000-acre man made body of water whose history dates back to over 1000 years ago, to a highly agriculturally advanced civilization, and is part of an intricate irrigation network to thousands of acres of paddy cultivation that continues to function and flourish even today. Exploring the cultural triangle and surrounding villages is like traveling through a time machine. Apart from the tarred roads and the telephone wires, life in this part of the world has remained the same for thousands of years.

Wild Grass Nature Resort

Sigiriya

From $150 per person/night

Located in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka near Sigirya Lion Rock and Dambulla Cave Temple.

Indulge in your own private villa with or without a private pool encapsulated by untouched forestry and seclusion. More than 25 acres of nature await you.

Seerock The King’s Domain Hotel

Sigiriya

Seerock The Kings Domain is a nice mid-range boutique hotel which pays tribute with its name to the legendary Sigiriya Rock Fortress. With a spacious outdoor garden area, an inviting pool, well designed rooms and personalized service, this is a great value property in the Cultural Triangle. The rooms are distributed in cottage buildings which are well spaced out in a semi-circle around the main pavilion. All rooms have a private veranda, an indoor sitting area, deluxe toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, flat screen TV with 50+ satellite channels and complementary tea/coffee facilities.

Roo Mansala Boutique Villa

Sigiriya

Roo Mansala, or “alluring abode” in English, is located in Sigiriya, the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle. With mesmerising views of the Sigiriya Rock Fortress (dubbed the eighth wonder of the world) and the Pidurangala Rock, Roo Mansala offers peaceful seclusion of the lush, fertile plains where ancient kings dwelt, duelled, and sought refuge. The unique architecture of the hotel, reminiscent of the ancient architecture of the Rock Fortress, blends the marvels of Sigiriya, with modern boutique living. Roo Mansala is a refuge to all seasonal travellers offering a unique, personalised, hospitality experience in an eco-friendly setting.

Arachchi Heritage

Anuradhapura

Arachchi Heritage is a creatively crafted, hearthstone with Asplendid sceneries facing ancient Stupas over beautiful Thissawewa lake, bird sanctuary and elephant paths. The wake-up view of morning sun rise and lit up Stupas at night mesmerize your heart. This serenity gives a relaxing mood for a peaceful holiday. Our staff provides a trouble free, graceful hospitality to look after you like an empire.

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